Job Title: Police Staff Investigator - Fraud Pursue - Economic Crime - 01
Salary: The starting salary is £40,519, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: Barking, Hendon, Lewisham, Putney
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Economic Crime Team within Specialist Crime of the Metropolitan Police.
We are looking for police staff investigators who will investigate fraud cases and progress enquiries within Economic Crime Fraud Pursue Hubs, ensuring evidence is gathered, analysed and disclosed in line with legislation.
The role focuses on supporting Officers in charge by managing case progression, interviewing, reviewing evidence and preparing case files to enable successful judicial outcomes. The successful individuals will be responsible for managing their own workload and will work under minimum supervision. The Economic Crime Fraud Pursue Hubs are based at Hendon, Barking Lewisham and Putney.
Working for the Met doesn’t have to mean patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our 14,000-strong team of professional and support staff working behind the scenes. It’s these skilled people who provide the organisational capability to police London.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Conduct victim, witness and expert interviews to secure accurate statements, ensuring reliable evidence is obtained for case progression.
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Gather, secure and analyse exhibits, documents and financial data to build evidential packages that support investigations.
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Prepare case files and manage disclosure processes to ensure compliance with legal requirements and enable effective prosecutions.
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Interview suspects and voluntary attendees in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE), supporting lawful and ethical case development.
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Liaise with internal teams and external agencies including banks, Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), courts and other police forces to share intelligence and progress investigations.
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Prepare and submit applications for warrants, production orders, and forensic or digital media examinations, enabling investigative lines of enquiry.
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Attend warrants and searches to recover evidence in support of fraud investigations.
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Manage an allocated caseload independently within supervisory direction, ensuring timely completion of investigative actions.
Who we're looking for:
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Knowledge of the Fraud Act 2006, Bribery and Corruption Act, Money Laundering legislation, and the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE).
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Knowledge of case file preparation and disclosure obligations under the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA).
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Skilled in analysing financial and digital data to identify evidence and intelligence.
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Competent in using Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) systems such as Connect and IIP to research and maintain investigative records.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office packages including Word, Outlook and Excel to support documentation and reporting.
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Clear written and verbal communication skills to engage with victims, witnesses, suspects and partner agencies.
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Ability to work independently to manage own workload and prioritise tasks within deadlines, while collaborating effectively in a team.
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Experience of investigating crime to PIP Level 1 standard within the past five years, including victim and witness statement taking, suspect interviews and custody procedures.
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Experience of building case files, managing disclosure and attending court to give evidence.
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Experience in obtaining evidence from financial institutions and other third parties to progress fraud investigations.
Essential Criteria:
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A PIP Level 1 accreditation or equivalent investigative qualification is required for this role.
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Valid UK driving license.
Vetting
This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post.
Benefits:
You’ll also enjoy the kind of great benefits that you’d expect from one of London's largest employers.
These include:
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Annual leave entitlement of 28 days plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service
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Civil service pension arrangements
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Interest free season ticket loans
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Membership of Met sports and social clubs
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Flexible working conditions and many more.
London is one of the most exciting and diverse cities in the world – and policing it is no easy task. It takes a huge number of people from all sorts of different backgrounds with a wide range of skills and experience. Do you have what it takes to be one of them? Find out if a career with the Met is what you’re looking for and what kind of challenges; experience and rewards you could have in store.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
How to apply
To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply button “. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and Personal Statement.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 5th June 2026.
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